Tree at my window, window tree, My sash is lowered when night comes on; But let there never be curtain drawn Between you and me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants an intimate connection, refusing any barrier between them and the beloved.
- In plain terms
- They want no curtain separating them.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep openness in close relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers do you allow in relationships?
- When is privacy healthy?
Another view
It may overlook the need for personal space.
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